ISLAMABAD: The 12th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be played from March 18 to May 2, 2027, with all eight franchises returning to compete for the title, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Thursday. The eight-team format will continue for the second successive season following a […]
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Kainat Imtiaz retires from international cricket after 13-year career
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan women’s fast bowler Kainat Imtiaz has retired from international cricket after a 13-year career in which she represented the national team in 19 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 21 T20 Internationals (T20Is). The right-arm pacer has embarked on a new chapter in cricket, beginning her career as a match […]
India edge Pakistan 4-3 to reach Asian Games hockey final
ISLAMABAD: India defeated Pakistan 4-3 in a closely contested semi-final of the Asian Games hockey tournament, ending the Green Shirts’ hopes of reaching the final. The encounter saw both sides compete fiercely, but India managed to score four goals against Pakistan’s three to secure a place in the title match. […]
Pakistan beat China 3-0 to make it three wins in Asian Games hockey
Pakistan defeated China 3-0 in their Pool B match of the 2026 Asian Games men’s hockey competition on Thursday to record their third consecutive victory in the tournament. Captain Abubakar Mehmood opened the scoring in the 19th minute by converting a penalty corner before Sufyan doubled Pakistan’s lead five minutes […]
Pakistan’s Abdul Rehman wins FIH Hockey World Cup Magic Skill Award
Pakistan’s Abdul Rehman has won the men’s Magic Skill Award at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after his spectacular goal against Wales was voted the best skill moment of the tournament. Abdul Rehman produced an impressive display of three-dimensional skills during Pakistan’s 3-3 draw against Wales, beating four defenders […]
Pakistan reach Asian Games women’s cricket semi-finals
Pakistan advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Games Women’s Cricket Competition after defeating Thailand by three wickets in a rain-affected quarter-final at Korogi Sports Park on Thursday. Persistent rain delayed the start of the match and the toss, with the contest eventually reduced to 11 overs per side. After […]
Pakistan refuses to play Asian Champions Trophy matches in India, seeks neutral venue
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has asked the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) to move the 2026 Men’s Asian Champions Trophy out of India or, alternatively, shift all of Pakistan’s matches to a neutral venue, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said on Wednesday. PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani said the federation had formally conveyed […]
PCB launches disciplinary inquiry into players’ conduct during England tour
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched an internal disciplinary inquiry into reports concerning discipline and conduct during the national team’s ongoing tour of England, adding to the turmoil surrounding the Test side following its 2-0 series defeat. PCB media director Amir Mir confirmed on Monday that the board […]
Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott convicted of child sexual abuse
WEB DESK: Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott has been convicted of sexually abusing two children several decades ago following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. According to the court, Graeme Dott was charged with two counts of “lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour” involving a girl between 1993 […]
England thrash Pakistan by innings and 103 runs in first Test
LEEDS: England thrashed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley on Saturday, giving Joe Root a winning start to his second spell as permanent captain. England added 43 runs to their overnight total to reach 409 and secure a first-innings lead of 238 before […]









